Downtown Manhattan generated 10% of the city’s total sales in 2025, according to an update presented Tuesday to the Manhattan City Commission.

Downtown Manhattan Inc. executive director Gina Snyder said the area continues to see strong business occupancy and visitor traffic, but faces infrastructure and maintenance needs.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to authorities.

Darrell Lee Stevens, 41, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 12:11 p.m. May 12, 2026, in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on a Riley County District Court warrant.

The warrant includes eight counts of violating the offender registration act and one count of perjury.

Stevens was issued a total bond of $150,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Manhattan is among the cities on a list for planned ICE offices, according to federal purchasing documents.

Federal officials are sending hundreds of new Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and staff across the country to increase immigration enforcement in big cities like New York and Houston and smaller towns.

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Police are investigating a burglary reported Monday morning in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 11:39 a.m. May 11 in the 2000 block of Hayes Drive. A 46-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect damaged doors and windows to gain entry into multiple properties.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $1,000.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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One person was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers responded at approximately 12:48 p.m. May 8th, 2026, to the intersection of South Scenic Drive and Fossilridge Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Natalia Larry, 18, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2011 Ford Fiesta driven by Krystle Dilley, 37, of Manhattan.

Dilley was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Dilley was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign.

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By Nathan Gaddie

The Manhattan Public Library made history this week by debuting the first-ever lactation pod installed in a Kansas public library.

Mayor Susan Adamchak said it’s great that Manhattan offers this kind of health service.

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Stacy Kohlmeier, a longtime Manhattan resident and recently retired business leader from Florence Corporation, has officially filed for election to the Kansas House of Representatives, District 67 as a Republican.

“After more than 40 years in business, I’m excited about the opportunity to step into public service and give back in a new way,” Kohlmeier said. “This community has given so much to me and my family, and I’m ready to put my experience to work for the people, families and businesses who call this area home.”

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City commissioners on Tuesday will discuss and provide direction on how to proceed with private workforce housing grant requests.

The workforce housing sales tax (WHST) policy manual resolution allows the city commission to provide funding at its discretion for private workforce housing projects. Per the policy, the city accepts formal applications for private housing projects in April and October.

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A Manhattan man was injured Thursday afternoon in an e-scooter crash, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers responded at approximately 3:16 p.m. May 7 to the area of Westwood Road and Walnut Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers found that an e-scooter had crashed and the rider, identified as Jeffery Tinnean, 61, of Manhattan, had fallen off and suffered a head injury.

Tinnean was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple warrants and additional charges stemming from an alleged altercation with law enforcement, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Derek Edward Blea, 33, of Manhattan, was first arrested at approximately 3:23 p.m. May 7 in the 900 block of Colorado Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. The warrants stem from original charges that include three counts of violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act and driving while suspended or revoked.

Officers also filed a report at approximately 3:12 p.m. for battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. A 31-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported a 33-year-old suspect battered an officer during the course of an arrest.

Blea was additionally arrested on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property.

Blea was issued a total bond of $44,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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